College football: Florida, Georgia vying to end SEC East’s conference championship drought.
Florida has the intriguing transfer quarterback and has won 19 games over the past two seasons under coach Jim McElwain.
Despite the lopsided nature of last year’s game, Florida safety Duke Dawson believes the Gators can close the gap in a hurry.
Georgia’s chances for success this season could largely rely on its star running backs — seniors Nick Chubb and Sony Michel.
Georgia hasn’t played in the SEC championship game since 2012 and hasn’t won a league title since 2005.
Mason has nine starters returning on offense, including Ralph Webb, who ran for 1,283 yards and 13 touchdowns last season.
"I couldn’t wait to be a junior-senior football team in this conference," Mason said.
Mississippi State is trying to make a bowl game for an eighth-straight season under coach Dan Mullen.
Junior quarterback Nick Fitzgerald returns after throwing for 2,423 yards and running for 1,375 yards last season.
He said the junior’s attention to detail will determine whether he becomes a great quarterback.